XL-7 Standard 2WD V6-2.7L (2001)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Deployment and Disposal
AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DISPOSAL
WARNING: Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment
and pretensioner activation which may cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module/inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not
be disposed of through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated seat belt pretensioner contain substances that can cause severe illness or personal
injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Do not dispose of the live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
The method employed depends upon the final disposition of the particular vehicle, as noted in "DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION OUTSIDE VEHICLE"
and "DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION INSIDE VEHICLE".
Deployment/Activation Outside Vehicle:
Follow this procedure when disposing of the air bag (inflator) module(s) and seat belt pretensioner(s) only (i.e., the vehicle itself will be used again).
Deployment/Activation Inside Vehicle:
Follow this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including the air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
WARNING: Following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in personal injury.
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The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
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Be sure to read "SERVICE PRECAUTIONS" beforehand.
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To avoid an accidental deployment, this work should be performed by no more than one person.
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Since the smoke is produced when air bag is deployed and pretensioner is activated, select a well ventilated area.
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The air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner will immediately deploy/activate when a power source is connected to it. Wear
safety glasses throughout this entire deployment/activation and disposal procedure.
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Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag activating pretensioner. Also, advise those who are in the area close to
deployment/activation site to wear suitable ear protection.
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Do not deploy/activate two or more air bag system components (air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners) at the same time.
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Never connect deployment harness to any power source before connecting deployment harness to the air bag (inflator) module and seat
belt pretensioner. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed
and the pretensioner is to be activated.
DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION OUTSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when the vehicle itself is used again (only the air bag (inflator) module(s) and seat belt pretensioner(s) are disposed).
1. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK", position remove key and put on safety glasses.
2. Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tool (deployment harness). If any faulty is found, do not use it and be sure to use new
deployment harness.
